Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight design

affordable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

modest processor speed

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen

decent processor performance

affordable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.69 cm 35.76 cm x 23.79 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminium (top), polycarbonate (bottom), glass-fibre (bottom)
Colour Pure silver Platinum grey | Graphite grey
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glossy, capacitive touch screen, OGS Technology
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCNFA344A - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 10.5 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 10.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt)
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15ALC05 (82HV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer Accelerometer
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MU-MIMO technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number R1B3 -
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